How to Watch OWN Online Without Cable

Real, soulful, and emotionally engaging: that’s OWN for you — and for millions of its subscribers.  You’ll find OWN in the base plan of nearly every cable provider. But, if you’re sick of paying tons, you can still watch OWN without cable.

This guide will show you how. 

In a hurry? Here are some of the options available that are easy to sign-up with and will also give you a great deal.

How to Access OWN without Cable

When you start getting saturated with algorithmic, targeted content, there is nothing like entertainment and lifestyle programming to unwind. Plus, if talk shows are your thing, there is something that was made specifically for you.

Say hello to OWN channel, the brainchild of the namesake Oprah Winfrey! Often bundled in cable packages, OWN is available to tens of millions of television households. But what happens if you don’t have cable?

Don’t worry! There are still plenty of other ways to access OWN and get your daily fix of Oprah. This guide will show you how.  

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Streaming Services with OWN

Streaming services are designed to give you freedom from your cable bill and contract.  All you need is to pick a service, subscribe, and have a strong internet connection.

Here’s a bit about the different streaming services that offer OWN so you can find the one that works for your family.  

FuboTV for OWN

Available Channels	BET, E!, HGTV, OWN, Pop
Total Channels	130+
Cloud DVR	1000 hours
Simultaneous Screens	10
Free Trial	✅
FuboTV Price	$79.99/mo

FuboTV serves the spirit of cord-cutters: zero hidden fees and no contract, which means you can cancel whenever. Plans start at $79.99/mo and that gets you OWN along with 130+ other channels, including Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, and many others. You also get access to more than 130 4K events

FuboTV comes with a cloud DVR with 1000 hours of space. It also provides family sharing, allowing you to use up to ten TVs/devices at once. Find out more about FuboTV:

• FuboTV Review
• FuboTV Packages
• FuboTV Local Channels
• FuboTV Devices.

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Philo for OWN

Available Channels	BET, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN
Total Channels	60+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited
Simultaneous Screens	3
Free Trial	✅
Philo Price	$25/mo

Philo is one of the most affordable streaming options for OWN. For only $25/mo, you get to experience the realism of OWN, alongside 60+ other channels such as Discovery, Animal Planet, Science Channel, TLC, and HGTV. You’ll also get access to an enormous library of on-demand content. 

What stands out with Philo is their unlimited DVR, which lets you record whatever OWN content you want, for up to one year. You are also allowed three devices, so you can binge-watch Love & Marriage: Huntsville while another member of your family follows up on Super Soul.

Also consider their add ons, including MGM+ and STARZ for movies and original series. Learn more here:

• Philo Review
• Philo Packages and Channels.

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DIRECTV STREAM for OWN

Relevant Channels	BET, E!, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN, Pop
Total Channels	100+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited*
Simultaneous Screens	Unlimited
Free Trial	✅
DirecTV Price Price	$108.99/mo

To access OWN with DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV), you’ll need to look at the Choice Package at $108.99/mo plus tax. The Choice package gives you access to  100+ live channels (including OWN), together with 45,000 on-demand titles, including Discovery, HGTV, MotorTrend, and Animal Planet. Spanish-language channels are also included in the package!

The basic plan includes unlimited DVR storage as long as you sign-up online. You can save seasons upon seasons of Dr Phil on your cloud DVR. On the other hand, this package allows you to stream on unlimited TVs/devices at once so it’s a great deal for large households. It even allows you to stream on devices away from home.

See our DIRECTV STREAM review for more details.

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Hulu + Live TV for OWN

Relevant Channels	BET, E!, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN, Pop
Total Channels	85+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited*
Simultaneous Screens	2
Free Trial	❌
Hulu Price	$76.99/mo

With the Hulu + Live TV plan, at $76.99/mo, you get access to OWN and many other lifestyle and entertainment channels. In all, you get 85+ live channels. You also get ESPN+ and Disney+ in addition to the Hulu on-demand library. The base plan allows you to watch on up to two TVs/devices at the same time. And you can record with unlimited cloud DVR (9 month storage).

If you don’t care about the live stream, you can get lots of OWN content with the Hulu on-demand plan for only $7.99/mo. This plan is extremely popular, since you get access to thousands of other shows and movies, out of Discovery, HGTV, TLC, and more.

To enjoy true soulful content on OWN ad-free, go with the $12.99 plan, where you get to download content too.

For more information, see the following:

• Hulu + Live TV Review
• Hulu On-Demand Review
• Hulu + Live TV Packages
• Hulu + Live TV Local Channels.

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Vidgo for OWN

Available Channels	BET, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN
Total Channels	110+
Cloud DVR	❌
Simultaneous Screens	3
Free Trial	❌
Vidgo Price*	$69.99/mo

Vidgo is a straightforward streaming service that provides OWN for $69.99/mo. Besides OWN, you get access to 110+ channels, including Discovery, Animal Planet, TLC. You can also use three devices (mix between home and mobile) to use at once.

There are some downsides for Vidgo, however. There is no DVR but you could buy your own and run it at home. And the Vidgo app itself is not as polished as its competitors. But for most people, these are minor issues.

If you’re a Dr Phil fan, there’s no better way to watch with family and friends than with Vidgo’s watch parties. There’s also a Spanish package available. Find out more:

• Vidgo Review
• Vidgo Packages. 

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Other Ways to Get OWN

Here are some other ways to watch OWN without cable: 

• Watch OWN: This app lets you watch OWN whenever, wherever life takes you. It also has some free content. Or, you can access the full library of on-demand episodes with closed captioning by signing in with your cable or streaming provider. Episodes typically stream a day after they’ve aired live.
• YouTube TV: You can also watch OWN, as well as over 100 other live channels, for $72.99/mo. 
• Discovery+ for OWN: Even though OWN is owned by Discovery, the streaming service Discovery+ only gives you access to Super Soul from OWN and starts at $4.99 per month. 
• YouTube.com: OWN also has a strong presence on YouTube. While there is a chance to find a full episode, you’ll mostly find clips.  

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Watching OWN on TVs and Other Devices

The last few years have really changed the streaming industry. Now, all the major live TV streaming services support the vast majority of smart TVs and other streaming devices.

Every service other than DIRECTV STREAM runs on smart TVs based on Android TV. Pretty much all modern TVs can be cast to. If not, you can use a Chromecast device. You can use any service to cast its video stream to your TV. This is an increasingly popular way to watch.

Many of the services directly support some smart TVs — especially Samsung. FuboTV and Hulu support LG smart TVs. FuboTV also offers support for Hisense TVs.

All streaming services support the big TV devices Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku.

And if you want to watch OWN on your phone or tablet, all providers support iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android.

As for gaming consoles, FuboTV and Hulu support the Xbox One, while Hulu also supports the PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

These are not the only supported devices. Check the service provider’s website if you don’t see yours listed here.

Today’s OWN Schedule

Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:

2:00am	20/20 on OWN – The Last One to See Them A wife drowns, while a second wife disappears, then a girlfriend turns up missing; all three women are involved with the same man who eludes prosecution for decades until he runs up against a dogged reporter, a grieving mother and an unlikely sleuth.
3:00am	20/20 on OWN – Bad Blood Even though there is no body and no murder weapon, police believe a beloved wife and mother is dead and that the killer is her husband.
4:00am	Dr. Phil – Our Father Was Shot by a Sniper After Robbing a Bank, and We Haven't Spoken in 5 Years When Barbara's husband was killed while trying to rob a bank, she was forced to become the sole provider and admits she often ignored her daughters, who now accuse each other of physical abuse and come face-to-face for the first time in five years.
5:00am	Dr. Phil – My Ex-Husband Blew Our Million-Dollar Retirement Retired Robert says he has five online girlfriends but admits he's never met any of them in person; ex-wife Jeremi says he has lost all of their $1 million savings on day trading and giving money away to these women, who she insists are catfish.
6:00am	Dr. Phil – M.I.A., Drunk and in Denial: Worst Grandmother of the Year? Nikki and Paige claim their mother, Leigh, is an alcoholic who has "gone missing" at least 40 times, abandoned them as teens in a foreclosed home without electricity or running water, and is drunk around her grandchildren.
7:00am	Dr. Phil – From Housewife to Secret Sex Life: A Sister Intervention Women say they worry about their sister's 9-year-old daughter being exposed to her new, alternative lifestyle, which includes a sexual fetish group.
8:00am	Dr. Phil – Violent, Angry and on the Edge: My Daughter Wants Me Dead Donna says her adult daughter, Brittany, is explosively violent and angry, and she is terrified that she one day will follow through on her threats to kill her family; footage taken at their hotel may shine a light on why the family is on the show.
9:00am	Dr. Phil – Killer Cop Sentenced: Victim's Family Reacts Dr. Phil speaks with the family of Botham Jean, who was killed by Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in September 2018; they tell about Botham's death, the trial and the sentencing of Guyger.
10:00am	Dr. Phil – Pedophile Hunters: Victim of Sting Fights Back! Vigilante "pedophile hunters" come face-to-face with a man who says he was falsely accused of grooming a 15-year-old child online; he says his and his wife's lives were turned upside down by a vigilante group that publicly shamed him online.
11:00am	Dr. Phil – A Sister Intervention: The Boyfriend's Criminal Past Revealed Emily and Lori meet their sister Kim's boyfriend and learn a shocking secret about his past; Kim's 9-year-old daughter may be in danger.
12:00pm	Dr. Phil – All My Ex Cares About Is Acting and Singing for the Lord, Not Our Daughter! Brandon and Danielle trade accusations in an ongoing custody battle for their 10-year-old daughter.
1:00pm	Judge Mathis A woman who is raising her four grandchildren sues their parents for childcare expenses.
2:00pm	Judge Mathis The plaintiff sues an ex-partner for a cable bill, the cost of a trip, and property damage.
3:00pm	Judge Mathis A man sues his ex-girlfriend for unreturned property, a loan and emotional distress; he says that while they were dating he caught her having sex with another man.
4:00pm	Dr. Phil – A Tragic Death, a $3 Million Settlement and a Mom Out of Control Alyssa's family say that since her husband's death she has spun out of control, drinking, partying and spending excessively; she exhibits unusual behavior with the show's staff.
5:00pm	Dr. Phil – The College Student, the Frat Boy and the Football Tailgate Party That Ended in Rape: The Exclusive A young woman tells of being brutally raped, then tricked into saying that she had consensual sex, and the charges against her rapist being temporarily dropped; her lawyer and a police veteran tell how she was finally given justice.
6:00pm	Dr. Phil – Beautiful, Privileged, Addicted, Homeless ... and Pregnant! Niki goes from being a straight-A college student to living in a van and shooting up drugs every day.
7:00pm	Ready to Love – Fort Worth Reunion: Part 2 In the thrilling conclusion to the RTL Fort Worth reunion, Vanessa and Chaz argue the meaning behind his parting gift.
8:00pm	The Never Ever Mets – Offline and Off the Rails Josh and Shay are eager to connect after 12 long years; Sandia thinks she may have found her Haitian Prince Charming in Chris, but then he starts sharing his views; after five years, Dymond and Aaron H. finally share a romantic meal in person.
9:00pm	Love & Marriage: DC – 2's Company, 3's a Throuple Monique and Chris Samuels and other successful power couples navigate both their business and personal lives against the backdrop of the D.C., Virginia, and Maryland area.
10:00pm	Love & Marriage: DC – Defensive Lie Backer Erana throws a surprise retirement party for Jamie with special guest Al B Sure; Joi and Ashley's relationship blows up again when she defends Carmen and Clifton; when Joi isn't around, Carmen tells the ladies she's friends with Clifton but not Joi.
11:00pm	The Never Ever Mets – Offline and Off the Rails Josh and Shay are eager to connect after 12 long years; Sandia thinks she may have found her Haitian Prince Charming in Chris, but then he starts sharing his views; after five years, Dymond and Aaron H. finally share a romantic meal in person.
12:00am	Love & Marriage: DC – 2's Company, 3's a Throuple Monique and Chris Samuels and other successful power couples navigate both their business and personal lives against the backdrop of the D.C., Virginia, and Maryland area.
1:00am	Love & Marriage: DC – Defensive Lie Backer Erana throws a surprise retirement party for Jamie with special guest Al B Sure; Joi and Ashley's relationship blows up again when she defends Carmen and Clifton; when Joi isn't around, Carmen tells the ladies she's friends with Clifton but not Joi.
2:00am	Love & Marriage: DC – Season 3 Reunion: Part 1 Host Carlos King welcomes the cast to the reunion stage to get to the bottom of failed friendships and romantic relationships; tensions flare immediately, putting Ashley and Erana at odds as well as Clifton and Quick.

Wrapping Up 

OWN started out as a personality brand that has evolved itself into a highly curated form of entertainment. That’s what sets OWN apart too while content everywhere else is centered around the audience.

Recognizing Oprah’s inertial influence, Discovery has contracted her for years of future mentorship. You get to share in the magic and enjoy her content, only you don’t have to pay in the millions. 

Given the various ways you can access OWN, you are spoiled for choice and there are no excuses.  If you want the episodes when they first air, you want to subscribe to a live TV streaming service of your choice.  Especially one where you get access to other channels such as TLC, HGTV, and Discovery.

So take the leap and cut the cord already so you can go on a journey of finding yourself with the unique content on OWN.  

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FAQs

What shows are on OWN? 

We all have our favorites, but here are some of the most popular shows on OWN. 

• Super Soul
• Put a Ring on It
• Love and Marriage: Huntsville 
• Family or Fiance
• David Makes Man
• Queen Sugar
• Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots 
• The Oprah Winfrey Show
• For Better or Worse
• Love Thy Neighbor
• If Loving You is Wrong.

Can I Watch OWN for Free? 

Unfortunately, you can only watch a limited amount of OWN content for free at this time. However, there are streaming options to watch OWN starting at less than a dollar a day, plus you’ll get extras on top! If you’re still wondering whether the service or channel is worth it, check out one of the many free trials to see the content’s appeal or how well it streams with your Internet connection.